New Delhi, Oct 30: Vistara, a joint venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has launched direct flights between Delhi and Ranchi starting Sunday.

"Vistara will operate double daily direct flights between the two cities, providing a convenient same-day return option to travellers," the airline said in a statement.

"We are delighted to add Ranchi to our network and introduce the citizens of Jharkhand to a superior flying experience, as we continue to pioneer concepts and set new standards in service," Sanjiv Kapoor, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, Vistara said.

It "reflects our strong commitment to the market, and we're confident that many business travellers and tourists will be delighted to fly their favourite airline to and from Ranchi", he said.

Ranchi is a perfect fit into Vistara's network for business and leisure travellers alike, the airline said.

With one-stop flights, Vistara also connects Ranchi to many other destinations via Delhi, including Mumbai, Srinagar, Jammu, Kochi and Hyderabad.(IANS)